Payroll Officer

About the role

This role is a key part of a small finance team and you will work closely with the Finance Manager, Finance Officer and HR to ensure that payroll and expenses are accurate and compliant. This role is ideal for someone who is looking to develop into a Payroll Manager position in the next 12-18 months.

Responsibilities

• Accurate and timely processing of the monthly payroll and expenses
• Work closely with the Finance Manager, Finance Officer and HR to ensure compliance
• Support development towards a Payroll Manager position

Requirements

• At least 3 years experience of processing payroll
• Experience of payrolls of over 100 employees
• A strong understanding of relevant UK legislation around SSP, SMP, SPP, DEA, deductions and statutory redundancy
• Excellent communication skills, clearly able to explain payroll terminology to non-payroll professionals
• Experience of administering a pension scheme
• Excellent attention to detail
• Able to work independently from home
• A relevant payroll qualification (CIPP Payroll Specialist or equivalent) or significant experience with weekly or more complex payroll
• With over 250 heads would be desirable

Qualifications

All of the finance team work remotely, and so you will be able to organise yourself well independently, and have excellent communication skills both over email and video calling or the telephone.

Skills

• Comprehensive knowledge of payroll systems and processes
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Attention to detail and accuracy in data entry

Benefits

Remote working, flexible hours, professional development opportunities, and a supportive team environment.

Pay

£16,443 – £18,225 per annum

Schedule

22.5 hours per week (over 4 or 5 days)

Application

To apply for this role, click the ‘apply now’ button and complete our online application form. Our online application form consists of a set of “getting to know you” questions that are specific to each role. For most of our positions, we also ask that you upload a CV. Download the job description for a full list of duties, along with a person specification detailing essential and desirable skills. See below for our step-by-step guide to completing your application, and some useful tips to help you understand what we look for.

Key dates

• Deadline – 2 August 2026
• Interview – 10/11 August 2026

How to apply

To apply for this role, click the ‘apply now’ button and complete our online application form. Our online application form consists of a set of “getting to know you” questions that are specific to each role. For most of our positions, we also ask that you upload a CV. Download the job description for a full list of duties, along with a person specification detailing essential and desirable skills. See below for our step-by-step guide to completing your application, and some useful tips to help you understand what we look for.

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